olfactory nerve

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Noun olfactory nerve has 1 sense

olfactory nerve, nervii olfactorii, first cranial nerve - a collective term for numerous olfactory filaments in the nasal mucosa
--₁ is a kind of cranial nerve
--₁ is a part of sensory system

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Olfactory Nerve

Definition: The olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve responsible for transmitting sensory information related to the sense of smell from the nasal cavity to the brain.

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Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The nerve responsible for carrying olfactory information from the nose to the brain.

Sample Sentence 1: The olfactory nerve helps us detect and identify various scents, ranging from the sweet fragrance of flowers to the pungent smell of garbage.

Sample Sentence 2: Damage to the olfactory nerve can result in a loss of smell, making it difficult to perceive odors.

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